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Peter (Sobieski)

Peter Llewelyn Davies was just an infant in his pram when he served as the inspiration for J.M. Barrie’s most famous creation, Peter Pan. With the story proving to be a smash hit, a reluctant Peter was thrust into the spotlight.

Peter (Sobieski)

Cast Size

3m, 4f, 3boy(s)

Duration

Duration

105 Minutes

SubGenre

Subgenre

Biography, Period

Accolades

Accolades

Not Applicable

Audience

Target Audience

Adult

Senior

Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Additional Info

Peter Llewelyn Davies was just an infant in his pram when he served as the inspiration for J.M. Barrie's most famous creation, Peter Pan. With the story proving to be a smash hit, a reluctant Peter was thrust into the spotlight. But then one day, Peter did the unthinkable:

He grew up.

Based on a true story, Peter presents another side to one of the world's most beloved tales. As Peter enters adulthood, he struggles to separate himself from what he calls "that terrible masterpiece" and begins to spiral into a deep depression. Will he succeed in overcoming the demons of his past, or do happy endings only exist in fairy stories?

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Reviews

"An elegant depiction of the impact of 15 minutes of fame in a pre-tabloid world" - The Reviews Hub

Production

Details

*Peter actually died in 1960. The date has been altered for theatrical purposes.

Additional Features: Special Effects, Multimedia

Features / Contains: Period Costumes

Casting

3m, 4f, 3boy(s)

PETER - played at various stages of his life. A handsome man who served as the inspiration for Peter Pan when he was an infant.J.M. BARRIE - 40s. Famous Scottish author and playwright of Peter Pan.SYLVIA - 30s. Mother to the Davies boys. A beautiful woman with incredible warmth and charm.GEORGE - A young boy. He is the eldest of the Davies brothers.JACK* - A young boy. He is the second eldest Davies brother.MARY HODGSON - 40s. Headstrong nursemaid to the Davies children.ARTHUR - 40s. Father of the Davies boys. A handsome man who loves his family above all else.MARY ANSELL - 30s/40s. J.M. Barrie’s actress wife.PEGGY* - Late 20s/early 30s. Peter’s wife. Charming and full of life

*The roles of Jack and Peggy can be played by the same actress

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Cast Attributes

Ensemble cast

Reduced casting (Doubling Possible)

Features Children

Flexible casting

Roles for Children

Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)

Casting Notes

The roles of Jack and Peggy can be double-cast. In addition, depending on the individual production requirements, the children's parts may be played by adult actors and the role of Peter can be played by the same actor throughout.